“The Great War Illustrated – 1916” – Review by Mark Barnes
I am really pleased to see the third volume in this exemplary series from Messrs Langford and Holroyd. There have been countless photo archive books…
The Cost Of War: Very Impressive Drone Footage of WWI Tyne Cot Cemetery Near Ypres
Its full name is the Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery and Memorial to the Missing – or “Tyne Cot” for short. And though it’s…
HMS Falmouth Wreck Scanned with 3D Imaging
The Royal Navy’s HMS Falmouth was a warship during World War I. German U-boats sunk it off the coast of Yorkshire 100 years ago on…
Eye-Watering Numbers – The Staggering Cost Of World War One
If you’ve ever wondered why war is so astoundingly expensive, this video will more than answer any questions you’ve had. Indy Neidell, host of the…
Haunting Footage From The Battle Of The Somme
The Battle of the Somme was one of the bloodiest battles of World War I, and indeed of all time. It was the biggest battle…
5 Fascinating Facts About America’s Most Successful WWI Fighter Ace, Edward Rickenbacker
The United States Air Force and Army have seen many skilled, brave, and incredible pilots – men and women willing to fly straight into battle,…
“Bairnsfather” – Review by Mark Barnes
I had a colleague who was deep into a mammoth project collating the histories of all the illustrators who had contributed material for one of…
We Examine Nine Essential Facts About The Battle of the Somme
One of the most destructive events of the First World War, the Battle of the Somme was a 142-day campaign including a series of smaller…
The Story Behind “In Flanders Fields” – One Of The Most Famous War Poems Of History
More so than any other modern war and certainly more than any war fought before it, The First World War was the age of the “war…
National Center for the Great War to be Built Despite Setbacks
Campaigners looking to build the National Center for the Great War in Hemingford are facing a setback. It has been revealed that Huntington-based building services…
The Angels of Mons – How Religion Helped Boost the Morale of British Troops in WWI
On 23rd of August, 1914, the British Expeditionary Force was faced with its first real challenge ― the Battle of Mons. Before the battle, the…
10 Facts About the Battle of Mons, The First Clash Between the British And German Armies In WWI
Taking place on August 23rd, 1914 the Battle of Mons was a clash between the British Army and the advancing German Army in Mons, Belgium.…